Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted in the Lok Sabha that terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had come down to almost nil.
”Terror incidents have been taking place in Jammu and Kashmir for the last 30-35 years. But I must compliment the forces. Terror incidents have now come down to almost nil (lag bhag na ke barabar),” he said.
The minister was responding to Congress member K. Suresh' mention of recent killings suspected to be linked to terrorists.
Two people were killed and seven injured in blasts in Anantanag on Tuesday.
Last month, in separate incidents, five migrant labourers from Bengal and two truck drivers were killed by terrorists.
Suresh also accused the government of misleading Parliament that normalcy has been restored in the state.
Not satisfied with Rajnath's reply, Opposition members said normalcy has to be restored.
Last week, Union home minister Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha that Kashmir was back to normal and government offices and educational institutions were functioning fully. He said internet connection would be restored after the local administration feels it is fit to do so.
He also asserted that not a single person had died in police firing since August 5 when the Centre abrogated special status of the state although many feared there would be bloodshed and more killings.
